A I-AA All-America candidate ... One of four team captains, he is considered the strongest and most versatile player on the team ... Started 1997 season at center, but successfully made switch to start at both tackle spots, and is expected to move to guard in 1998 ... Also played some defensive tackle along with offensive guard Cedric Bell in short yardage situations... Walked on to the team in Fall 1996 and made immediate impact in earning a scholarship... Plenty of desire and hard work, combined with quickness, strength and tenacity... Selected by teammates as one of four captains on inaugural team and he displays outstanding leadership by on-field example.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA - 1997: Earned second team I-AA All-Independent honors from among the nation's 13 I-AA Independent programs... Named USF's 1997 Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman by the coaching staff...Started all 11 games on the offensive line, opening at center in the first six and tackle in the final five... Also saw limited action as a defensive tackle in short yardage situations.
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE - Played the 1994 season at West Virginia Wesleyan in Buckhannon, West Virginia and tallied 27 tackles with four sacks as a defensive lineman and earned honorable mention all-conference ... Left program and enrolled at Miami Dade Junior College.
PREP - Blue Chip Illustrated All-American and All-Dade County in 1993 at Miami Senior ... Led team in tackles that season and also enjoyed an outstanding wrestling season as a senior, with 10 straight pins in one stretch .... Coached in football by Kenneth Dodd.
PERSONAL - Born April 15, 1976 in Cuba ... Given name is Ivan Andres Alicot ... Son of Maria Alicot of Miami ... Has two sisters, Roxana and Elizabeth ... Has taken academic courses in Latin and Greek ... Enjoys wrestling, boxing and basketball ... Admires former Chicago Bear Dan Hampton.
